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第一百四十六章 购万仙阵旗

Li Fan was quietly musing when he suddenly realized that his light chuckle had upset Cao Hong.

Cao Hong flew closer, staring at Li Fan with a displeased tone. "Mister Daoist, why were you laughing just now?"

Feng Mu's expression changed as well. This Foundation Establishment cultivator didn't seem like someone to be trifled with; he seemed ready to fight over a single word.

But Li Fan remained unperturbed. He sighed deeply and said, "Mister Daoist, I only consider myself knowledgeable but never expected that in this world of cultivation, there would still be someone as principled as you who isn't swayed by the allure of techniques."

"I am truly ashamed," he added.

"May I ask your name?"

Li Fan deliberately asked. Cao Hong's expression softened slightly and he arrogantly replied, "My name is Cao Hong." He then pointed to Dao Xuanzi beside him, saying, "This is my younger brother, Dao Xuanzi."

Dao Xuanzi did not approach but instead looked at Li Fan from afar with a slight nod.

Li Fan's expression turned serious. "I didn't expect it would be Cao Hong and Dao Xuanzi in person! It's an honor to meet you both!"

Cao Hong was taken aback by Li Fan's reaction, looking confused as he stared intently at him, disbelievingly asking, "Have you heard of us brothers?"

Dao Xuanzi also paused for a moment before carefully observing Li Fan.

Unfortunately, the other used a Concealment Talisman to hide his cultivation level, making it hard to gauge his true strength.

"Of course. Cao Hong's Daoist techniques are unparalleled, and he is well-versed in alchemy; while Dao Xuanzi's sword skills are incomparable, and Rusted Sword Dao Xuan's might is unmatched," Li Fan said solemnly.

Cao Hong and Dao Xuanzi both blushed.

Dao Xuanzi hurriedly approached and said, "Mister Daoist, please keep your voice down. The two Celestial Immortal Monarchs are still fighting overhead; such praise could be inappropriate."

But Cao Hong's expression quickly returned to normal as he happily exclaimed, "I never thought our names would spread to Source Dao Prefecture!"

"May I ask how you wish to be addressed?"

"I am Li Fan," he replied.

The two began chatting. The more they talked, the more Cao Hong felt a connection with this person. Their topics and personalities suited him perfectly; it was as if they were naturally made for each other, sharing endless common ground.

Moreover, what Li Fan said about his extensive knowledge wasn't empty talk. He effortlessly brought up various secrets of the cultivation world, many of which were unheard-of even to Cao Hong and Dao Xuanzi. He had涉猎阵法、炼器、炼符、丹药,尤其在阵法一道上的造诣更是非同小可.

Cao Hong was adept at alchemy and had some knowledge of array techniques as well, but compared to this person, he felt like a novice in the presence of a master. A few concise words from Li Fan often provided profound insights that cleared up all his doubts about array techniques.

This left Cao Hong with a newfound appreciation and lasting impression.

Unlike their conversation with Dao Xuanzi, where Li Fan's compliments were more subtle, this time he openly praised him, making Cao Hong feel elated. This only made him like the man even more, feeling as if they had met too late in life.

Dao Xuanzi listened to them without interrupting, occasionally nodding in agreement.

Feng Mu observed their interaction with a strange expression but quickly masked it well so that neither Dao Xuanzi nor Cao Hong noticed.

As they continued chatting and watching the battle above, the Celestial Immortal duel lasted another two days. They spent those same two days discussing non-stop.

Finally, after two days of fighting, the battle above was temporarily halted, still without a clear winner. The Lone Streamer brothers agreed to meet again in a year before flying away from the Heavenly Capital Training Grounds.

The battle concluded, and many cultivators dispersed.

"Shall we return to Source Dao City together?" Li Fan kindly asked.

Cao Hong also felt that he hadn't had enough and was about to agree when Dao Xuanzi signaled him. Reluctantly, Cao Hong said, "We have some matters at hand; let's not go back just yet."

"Next time we meet, we can talk our hearts out," he added.

"Agreed. I will certainly accompany you!" Li Fan readily agreed.

After exchanging communication spirit talismans, the two watched as Li Fan flew away. Cao Hong and Dao Xuanzi sighed, "Who would have thought that in Source Dao Prefecture, we could find such a kindred spirit."

"If we had met even a few hundred years earlier, the three of us could have formed a brotherhood," Dao Xuanzi echoed.

"Unfortunately, there are only two Blue Feather Relics. Otherwise, bringing this person along might not be bad."

...

"Another Blue Feather Relic? I thought it was where they found The Thousand Mechanisms Jade Orb..."

"But thinking about it, the time is still far from them discovering that technique," Li Fan mused as he continued his journey, sensing the scene through Heavenly Vision and Earth Hearing.

Approaching Cao Hong had been a preemptive move by Li Fan to prepare for the future. He hadn't forgotten that in about twenty years, this technique would be discovered by these two.

Given the short time frame, it was highly unlikely that he could reach Foundation Establishment late-stage before then. And with how well they were getting along, Li Fan almost wished to swear brotherhood right there and then.

To prevent any future conflicts, Li Fan decided to eliminate them first. He returned to Source Dao City, where Feng Mu looked at him but didn't say anything. They parted ways after arriving in the city.

Li Fan headed straight for the Heavenly Dao Mirror. This visit was to purchase defensive array formations. With his current level of Array Technique cultivation, he could deceive Cao Hong verbally, but actually setting up a large-scale array formation would be beyond his abilities.

Currently, Li Fan had 14,600 contribution points left. To ensure absolute safety at Foundation Establishment and future needs like protecting the cave dwelling and ancient Daoist relics, he decided to spend generously on an array that could withstand attacks from Golden Core True Monarchs.

He browsed through the options in the Heavenly Dao Realm. Soon, his eyes lit up as he read the description of one item.

"Thousand Immortal Formation Banners."

"A set of 365 formation banners can form a miniature Thousand Immortal Formation covering an area of thirty miles or more. Even Golden Core True Monarch cultivators cannot break it."

"When all banners are fully deployed, the area they cover is considered under the protection of the Thousand Immortal Alliance."

"Any unprovoked attacks will result in pursuit by the Thousand Immortal Alliance's Training Hall."

"Note: Not recommended for use outside Thousand Immortal Alliance territories."

"Suggested to purchase with Heavenly Dao Mini Mirror for a 10% discount."

"Heavenly Dao Mini Mirror."

"A version of the Heavenly Dao Mirror, with multiple versions available."

"The simplest version provides search and purchase of information and items from the Heavenly Dao Mirror, as well as task assignment and reception."

"An upgraded version can provide access to the Heavenly Dao Mirror's spatial realm for cultivation and spirit activation."

"The ultimate version adds defensive functions. It can defend against and reflect attacks by Core Formation cultivators."

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